Construction Site Security
Providing construction site security guards throughout Southern California.
- Licensed and Insured
- Armed and Unarmed Guards Available
- Fast Deployment(Less than 24 hours)
- Flexible Contract Options
Trained Guards
BSIS Certified
24/7 Coverage
Fully Insured
Digitalized Reporting
Construction Site Security Services
Construction sites are often exposed and easily accessible, with expensive equipment and materials inside. This makes them a target for camping and theft. This can cause damage to the materials and delay projects.
At Safeguard, we help construction site managers, insurance companies, and construction companies avoid getting expensive material and equipment stolen and reduce liability by not allowing unauthorized personnel to enter, especially after hours. We provide consistent, visible coverage, clear instructions, and photo and written documentation, and security reports in case of an incident.
If you’re managing a build where equipment, copper, tools, or staged materials are left overnight, you’re already seeing the risk. In many LA/SoCal projects, the biggest problems happen when the site is quiet: late-night foot traffic near the perimeter, deliveries that arrive outside the expected window, or vacant phases of a project that feel “unwatched.”
If you are at the stage of the project where you have expensive equipment, copper, tools, and other materials left overnight, you’re at risk of getting your materials stolen and equipment damaged. Many Southern California construction projects deal with these problems if the area is “unwatched.”
Our construction security guards are designed to help you deal with those problems. If your construction site has easily accessible access points, shared lots, or no fences/doors, it makes sense to hire a security guard. Our guards help keep your equipment safe, so your construction crew can build the site on time and without disruptions.
Areas We Serve
Providing armed and unarmed security services throughout Southern California
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Santa Monica
West Hollywood
Beverly Hills
Culver City
Pasadena
Glendale
Burbank
Inglewood
Hawthorne
Compton
Downey
Norwalk
El Segundo
Manhattan Beach
Hermosa Beach
Redondo Beach
Long Beach
Santa Clarita
Orange County
Irvine
Anaheim
Santa Ana
Costa Mesa
Newport Beach
Huntington Beach
Fountain Valley
Tustin
Orange
Fullerton
Garden Grove
Westminster
Laguna Beach
Laguna Hills
Mission Viejo
Lake Forest
Aliso Viejo
Yorba Linda
San Fernando Valley
- Woodland Hills
- Encino
- Sherman Oaks
- Tarzana
- Van Nuys
- North Hollywood
- Studio City
- Valley Village
- Toluca Lake
- Reseda
- Northridge
- Chatsworth
- Granada Hills
- Canoga Park
- Winnetka
- Calabasas
Ventura County
Thousand Oaks
Simi Valley
Ventura
Oxnard
Camarillo
Moorpark
Newbury Park
Westlake Village
Port Hueneme
Santa Paula
Fillmore
Industries We Serve
We deliver tailored security solutions for a broad range of industries and property types.
Commercial Properties
Security services designed to protect multi-tenant and mixed-use commercial properties.
Office Buildings
Professional security ensures controlled access and a safe working environment.
Construction Sites
On-site security to deter theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access during construction.
Residential Communities (HOAs)
Dedicated security providing visible protection for residential neighborhoods and HOAs.
Retail Centers
Security presence focused on loss prevention, customer safety, and incident response.
Industrial Facilities
Specialized security for warehouses, factories, and high-value industrial operations.
What’s included in construction site
security coverage
The biggest risk in a construction site is access points. Open gates and broken fences can lead to stolen material and damaged equipment. Our security guards focus on controlling access points, verifying deliveries, and making sure only people with the right credentials are allowed on the site. They often verify with the dispatch or construction managers before allowing people to come in after hours.
Our guards also perform routine patrols inside and outside of the building. We have installed QR codes all over the property, so each area is properly patrolled with photo and report evidence. They focus on blind spots created by shipment containers, large construction vehicles, and raw materials. We focus on the ins and outs of the property and ensure everything is in place and safe.
If you’re comparing construction site security companies, the biggest difference between other companies and us is consistency and accountability. The quality of our service stays consistent throughout the project, not just at the beginning. We stay accountable by providing timestamped and dated reports, giving our guards clear post instructions, and following the same routines.
How coverage works on an active jobsite
Our construction security services are highly customizable based on our clients’ needs. Some construction sites require daytime security to manage vendors, check IDs at the access point, and prevent unauthorized entry. Other sites require overnight security guards to prevent theft, trespassing, or vandalism when the site is vulnerable.
We communicate with the site managers and construction companies to fully understand our client’s expectations and the rules that matter most. Then we train our guards based on those priorities. Usually, the construction post orders include access control, vendor sign-in logs, and instructions on late deliveries and who to reach out to for verification. If something does not match the guard’s site instructions, we verify, report for our records, and escalate if needed.
Benefits of Hiring Safeguard for Your Construction Sites
Safeguard is a licensed and insured security guard company (PPO #122311) that has successfully helped hundreds of clients with their construction projects. Our guards are managed by a team of experienced professionals who understand security and how it can be applied in different industries. Our approach is built on trust and accountability. We make sure your site is safe so you can deliver on your promise to your clients.
We also keep communication clean on the back end. Our digitalized reporting helps you see activity and incidents in a structured way, with documentation that’s easy to review and share internally when needed. And because we have local management in Los Angeles and Southern California, support isn’t coming from across the country — it’s nearby, with real oversight.
On the back end, we focus on communication and clear instructions. We use Silvertrac for post-specific instructions, digitized reports, and documentation. This way, even if the guards change, they will have the site instructions on their phone. Our guards are also locally managed. Because we have managers in the area, support is always near, and our client’s site is always protected.
Lastly, we maintain the quality of service and don’t have a “set and forget” approach. Our site supervisors regularly perform random check-ins to confirm our guards are following post orders, staying alert, and up to Safeguard’s standards. It’s an added layer of supervision that prevents inconsistency and small issues.
Licensed and Insured Security Guards
24/7 Security Guard Services in Southern California
Digitalized Security Reporting
Flexible Contract Terms
Local Southern California Management
Dedicated Account Manager
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Protect your construction site with licensed, insured security professionals trusted by site managers, insurance companies, and businesses across Southern California.
- Licensed and Insured
- Armed and Unarmed Guards Available
- Fast Deployment (Less than 24 hours)
- Flexible Contract Options
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide construction site security in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California?
Yes, we provide construction site security guards in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California.
What do construction security guards actually do on a job site?
Construction site security guards keep keep your site safe from theft, vandalism and unauthroized entry. This way your liability risk decreases and you can focus on finishing the project without delays or extra costs.
Can your guards verify vendors, deliveries, and after-hours access?
Yes. Our security guards are provided with job site instructions approved by the site manager and our own management. The site instruction can include things like allowing after-hour deliveries, vendor check-ins, and more.
How do you document patrols and incidents?
We use our personal digitized reporting system for reporting and documents. All of the reports are timestamped, dated, and have a note. This way, you don’t have to wonder whether the guard is sleeping or doing their reports and patrolling your property.
When should I hire a construction site security guard?
Ideally, you want to have security guards from the beginning until the end of the project. If you want to save costs or have a budget, you should consider hiring when you have equipment and materials at the site. That’s when criminals are attracted to a site the most.
Are you licensed and insured to provide construction site security?
Yes. Safeguard is a licensed and insured security guard company (PPO #122311) protecting businesses and properties all over Southern California.